FameEX Morning Crypto News Recap | February 18, 2025

Fed Governor Waller: New Tariffs Unlikely to Significantly Impact Prices

On February 18, Fed Governor Waller remarked that the Trump administration’s new tariffs would have only a mild effect on prices and shouldn’t affect monetary policy decisions. While acknowledging the potential for greater-than-expected tariff impacts, he pointed out that other policies might improve supply conditions and put downward pressure on inflation.

Bitcoin Spot ETF Institutional Holders Surge by 54.5 Times Over 11 Months

A Bitwise report highlights a substantial uptick in institutional adoption of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the U.S. Over the past 11 months, institutional holders have surged by 54.5 times, reaching 3,323 as of February 16.

Michael Saylor Issued No Bitcoin Tracker Updates or BTC Purchases Last Week

Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, didn’t announce any Bitcoin Tracker updates or buy additional BTC last week. Strategy usually publishes its Bitcoin holdings after a Bitcoin Tracker update, but no new disclosures were made.

U.S. Bitcoin Holders Surpass Student Loan Borrowers

In the United States, Bitcoin holders now number approximately 50 million, surpassing the 43 million individuals carrying student loans.

Bitcoin Whale Trading Activity Sees Sharp Decline Over the Week

On February 17, on-chain analyst Ali noted that Bitcoin whales displayed calmer behavior over the past week, significantly reducing their buying and selling activity.

Hong Kong SFC Considers Allowing Leveraged and Inverse Crypto ETFs

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has approved Bitcoin and Ethereum futures and spot ETFs. CEO Leung Fung-yee suggested that the commission may also approve leveraged and inverse ETFs if virtual currency volatility decreases.

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